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  The Jehovah`s Witness / Watchtower Religion is Just Another American Born Cult Religion

  by smiddy in

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  the international bible students association of charles taze russell and his associates were influenced by other cults of his time most of which believed they were living in the last days , the end times of bible prophecy .. some of which were , the many adventists sects , the christadelphians , mormons ,and the adventists playing a huge influence on russells writings,.

  was charles taze russell chosen by jehovah to lead a revival of the true religion on earth ?

  over a hundred years ago ?.

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  Russell truly believed he was living in the time of the rapture. It seemed to me that guy was just trying to understand the Bible better which is why he didn't mind meeting with those who had differing viewpoints. Pretty much it was a bunch of people from various protestant groups throwing ideas and dates around.

  I don't think he was actally trying to lead anything. Also, he could be questioned about a particular belief.

  WTBTS is embarrassed by his means of calculations and that whole pyramid fixation. Although, Egyptology was all the rage back then. Even the Mormons claimed being chosen from some ancient Egyptian writings given to them by an apparently non English literate angel.

  Now Rutherford, he was the arrogant one that claimed the group was "chosen", came up with using what's thought to be God's name (even Jesus didn't do that), began to degrade other Christian groups, and to set up the monster which cannot be questioned.
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  An Atheist gives Credit To Religions

  by smiddy in

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  even though i now consider myself an atheist and have little time for religion as such , i have to acknowledge that some religious institutions , and even some i would consider a cult more so than others , do a fantastic job in the field of charitable works.. for so many in our communities who are disadvantaged ,in one way or another , the down and outs , for a better phrase , those that have succumbed to alcoholism , drug dependency , mental illness in it`s many forms , homeless people , juveniles suffering abuse of one sort or another at home , domestic violence , etc.

  etc.

  the list just goes on and on .. yet their are religious charitable institutions who are at the forefront of helping these people offering and lending a hand both physically , emotionally , and even financially to support these people without judging them .. so even though i consider myself an atheist i can commend what these religious institutions do to for these people... i can`t say the same thing for jehovah`s witnesses who will take , take , take and give nothing in return.. smiddy.

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  Our area has individual churches and some sort of consortium that will pay a person in needs rent and electric. No questions asked. They also run various types of shelters, kitchens, food banks, abuse programs, etc.

  Their are parishioners who go around to fire victims and hand them money and food items.

  In general neighbors who will bring water, blankets, and chairs for anyone involved in a personal tragedy. No questions asked.

  These are good "works".

  A JW has been led to believe "works" are handing out WTBTS literature.
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  What I like about being a witness

  by molybdenum in

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  I liked being a slave to men who didn't know my name or gave one fuck about me.

  So kewel!!!!

  On a fixed income, I now get emergency food from Christendom and other food banks. When my place burned down, thank God for the Red Cross.
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  Cart Witnessing

  by Darryl in

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  2. experiences

  ok i have been out awhile-almost 20 years can someone please explain this cart business to me.

  i guess it's street .

  witnessing correct?

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  It's no different than those who popped out projectors to show the photo dramas.

  I rather like it if it's manned by elderly witnesses who shouldn't be walking all around anyway. Give them a break.
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  Challenging JWs at Cult Carts

  by cofty in

  1. watchtower
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  if i have time i always talk to jws when i see a cult cart.. they are in a public forum promoting a harmful ideology therefore they are fair game.

  having said that, the individual jws on the trolley are not the enemy so i think it's better to keep it as friendly and non-confrontational as possible.. being realistic no jw is going to admit they are wrong because of something we say to them on the street but don't underestimate the long-term effect of doubts.. so what are your ideas for how to approach them?.

  personally i like to use the literature on the cart.

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  Why????? Leave them alone.

  You want them to leave you alone, yes?

  I don't bother them because I don't want them bothering me.
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  CHILD BAPTISM

  by megabyte_vijay in

  1. watchtower
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  it is strange to read the last week watchtower that encouraging child/teenagers' baptism.

  even jesus was baptised as his 30. jws encouraging marriages at an older age.

  but why they are encouraging children to get baptised.

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  If you don't understand that baptism is a serious repentance for your sins, you're too young to be baptized. Baptizing babies is plain silly. Baptism is a conscientious choice. No babies or  children were baptized by John or the real Apostles.
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  What should I visit while in New York

  by wannaexit in

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  i am planning a trip to new york and trying to develop an itinerary.

  t will be my first time.

  what do you suggest i see?

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  WTC and a must second, the modern museum of art. Nothing like it. The Bronx third, for outstanding food. Grenwhich village, just for fun. Take a carriage ride through Central Park.
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  RC 2016 Media Relations

  by wifibandit in

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  the leaks keep rolling in.... this batch is in spanish.. a los superintendentes del departamento de prensa de las asambleas regionales asunto: manual de relaciones con los medios.

  manual de relaciones con los medios 2016nsk-s. .

  2016nsk-04 sample 1-s. .

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  Lieu

  Sorry, I was tired when translating. Around midnight. Translating using JW speak killed some of my brain cells. 

  If you find anything else, feel free to correct it.
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  Geoffrey Jackson - "Satan, don't take my hair!!!"

  by OrphanCrow in

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  cars, plasma tvs, shopping malls...all come from satan.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ivkrnxzzes.

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  Playing ball ball with your dog makes you Satanic? Weird how they see Satan everywhere. Kinda like someone saying they see dead people everywhere.

  How utterly psychotic.

  Now we know why those loons don't go door to door. People would be calling 911 about mentally disturbed men knocking on doors in their neighborhood all day.
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  Building 500 new kingdom halls?

  by Coded Logic in

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  the wtbts has to know they aren't actually going to see their numbers significantly jump anytime soon/ever right?

  are they planning on cutting the rbc down to 1/10th the work force so they can actually slow down their kh projects instead of increasing them?

  or do they think their little website scheme is actually going to bring in more people?.

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  Some sort of property "flipping" adventure?